Philip Rivers retires from NFL, ending 17-year career

Posted Jan 20, 2021
Philip Rivers is retiring from football, ending his 17-year career as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the NFL. Rivers, who spent this past season with the Indianapolis Colts after 16 years with the Chargers, told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen in a statement Wednesday that playing quarterback in the NFL was his "childhood dream." (ESPN.com)

Related: Other News

UNC transfer guard Derek Dixon commits to Arizona basketball
Former UNC guard Derek Dixon has committed to Arizona out of the NCAA transfer portal, he announced. Dixon was a freshman this season for the...
Mon Apr 13, 2026

Former UNC guard Elina Aarnisalo commits to UCLA
Guard Elina Aarnisalo is returning to UCLA after one season at UNC, she announced Sunday. When she entered the transfer portal Wednesday with a "do...
Mon Apr 13, 2026

How the men's basketball coaching carousel spun in 2026
Most of the other big jobs went to mid-major coaches who had been connected to the openings weeks ago: Arizona State going for Arizona native...
Sun Apr 12, 2026

'One Shining Moment' video: Watch 2026 March Madness highlights
March Madness has come and gone, with Michigan men's basketball taking home the NCAA championship. The conclusion of the Men's NCAA Tournament means there's only...
Sun Apr 12, 2026